Senior Commodity Portfolio Manager - Global Tactical Asset Allocation

We are presently recruiting for a Senior Portfolio Manager to lead the research, design and implementation of world class investment strategies in the commodity and energy markets. Ideal candidates are deeply passionate about financial markets, embrace both quantitative and fundamental approaches, think outside the box, are intellectually curious, flourish in a non-hierarchical culture and conduct themselves with the highest standards of integrity. Above all, they derive the utmost satisfaction from achieving excellence, continuously expanding their knowledge and skills, and by being part of a team that strives to be the best in its field.

Role-Specific Accountabilities

Take the lead role in the design, development and implementation of an active commodity portfolio, taking cross-sectional views across different commodities

Develop both quantitative and fundamentally based views to predict changes in relative commodity market returns

Responsible for the day-to-day activities associated with managing the commodity portfolio

Contribute to the development of additional asset class strategies

Maintain a thorough grasp of current market conditions, the economic outlook and academic research with the objective of incorporating the best insights in the portfolio

Maintain and reinforce a strong culture based on teamwork, high performance, humility and integrity

If you possess the following, we’d like to hear from you:

Educated to Masters or PhD degree level in a relevant field

At least 10 years of experience working in the financial industry

At least 5 years of relevant work experience managing a commodity portfolio, or engaged in research related to commodity market strategy and investment

Thorough understanding of both the theory and practice of commodity markets in general

Ability to apply economic theory and analysis to commodity and other asset markets

Deep knowledge of finance and modern portfolio theory, including portfolio construction, trading, risk and transactions costs